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HANGMAN'S
KNOT
Known as the hanged man's
or hangman's knot, the use of
this noose is obvious from its
name. It slides easily without
coming undone. withstands
jerks. and can be made with a
varying number of turns,
provided an odd number are
used (a minimum of seven; a
maximum of thirteen),
